a few years ago, we'd have sometimes two or more PAGES of new posts every day!  It was - well, maybe I spent TOO much time here for my own good, but like you said - it's like AA.  We need the support, we need to keep our WLS in front of us so we stay mindful.

I will say this, I love my little butterfly tat on my hand.  It's ALWAYS there for me - and if I can consider myself successful, I give much of the credit to that forever reminder I gave myself.  And little girls seem to like it  :)

I love you, Marsha Marsha Marsha....  it's good to see you post here, even if you're not feeling so peachy about yourself., either.

As for those 27 pounds?  Here's a challenge to you.  Every time you start to beat yourself up over those 27 that you've re-gained, you HAVE to pat yourself on the back for all the pounds that are STILL GONE.  Never lose sight of how far you've come, 'cuz that's a ticket back on the merry-go-round of pitching your giveadamn and gaining MORE back.

As for the beer?  I don't know what to tell you there, sounds like a cross-addiction.  I find that most alcohol doesn't do a lot for me anyway, other than wine.  So when I DO have a drink - yup, it's wine.  I'm not going to bother drinking beer if I don't get the buzz. 

You are aware, that's half the battle.  The easy half, but still...

love love love you,
me

Get yourself some lovely new-to-you clothes for free? Finally part with all of those things in you closet that don't fit the way they should? The holidays are coming and this is a chance to get something to wear.

Men clothes, women's clothes and kid's clothes. All are welcome. Contributions should be clean, in good condition without stains or holes. Everything will be arranged in the space by size - drop your stuff on the right size table and "shop" your size.  Anything not claimed by the end of the event will be donated to charity.

Will you come to a clothes swap (no money is exchanged, period) . All contributors will get a free IKEA bag to bring goodies home in.

SWAPKINS will be held
Saturday, September 12 10:30am (set up at 10:00am****il 2:30pm (clean up ends at 3pm)
Mary, Mother of the Church in the Mary Center (lower level)
3333 Cliff Road
Burnsville, MN 55337
Get Directions Here

RSVP on Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=239938282730267
This is a public invite, ALL are welcome. You do not need to "Friend" me to see the information or respond to the event. Feel free to share this with anyone.

SWAPKINS est. 2006

See you in a couple weeks- we'll miss you!

Hey!
I hope you guys do visit more often!! I'd like to see this board thrive more, too! I know it's going to be a lot tougher when I get further out, but I hope you guys will stick around and support each other as well as me! The way I look at it...support group meetings and forums are like AA for us. When you fall off the wagon, you have to get back on...what better way to do that than come back to the people who can relate the best??

Best wishes to you!
Heidi